A controversial French bill which could disconnect people caught downloading content illegally three times has been passed by the National Assembly.
The legislation, backed by President Nicolas Sarkozy, was surprisingly voted down by the Assembly last month.
The bill sets a tough global precedent in cracking down on internet piracy, and is being closely watched by other governments as a potential deterrent. More...
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